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Mahek Shaw

Talent Acquisition & Employee Engagement Specialist | Hiring Strategy | Stakeholder Management | People-Centric HR

Kolkata

2+ years of work experience

Academy of Vedic Vidya
Jul 20251 yrPresent

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

- Collaborated strategically with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive workforce planning aligned with business growth objectives, shifting focus from volume-based hiring to capability-driven talent acquisition. - Spearheaded employee engagement and retention initiatives by enhancing onboarding frameworks, introducing structured engagement programs, and cultivating a high-performance, people-centric culture. - Contributed to organizational scalability by supporting the development and implementation of HR policies, strengthening governance, streamlining processes, and elevating overall employee experience.
Academy of Vedic Vidya
Jan 20256 mosJun 2025

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

I design and implement effective recruitment strategies to meet business goals. - Fueled 200% growth in the Sales function by scaling the team from 20 to 60 high-impact employees, directly enabling accelerated revenue and market expansion. - Delivered consistent hiring of top-performing talent across senior, mid-level, and junior roles—including AVP – Digital Marketing, Department Heads, Managers, Individual Contributors, and entry-level positions—building robust, future-ready talent pipelines that ensured organizational depth, continuity, and sustained business growth.
Webvio Technologies Private Limited
Jun 20248 mosJan 2025

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Leveraging expertise in strategic recruitment and employee engagement to drive business success: - End-to-End Recruitment Management: Spearheading the entire recruitment lifecycle, from crafting compelling job postings to ensuring seamless onboarding experiences. - Talent Pipeline Development: Identifying, attracting, and nurturing top talent to meet current and future business needs. - Data-Driven Recruitment Strategies: Utilizing metrics and insights to inform recruitment decisions, optimize processes, and enhance candidate quality. - Employee Engagement & Retention: Developing and implementing strategies to boost employee morale, motivation, and job satisfaction, reducing turnover and enhancing overall well-being.
TopTrove Foundation
Feb 20243 mosApr 2024

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

During my HR internship, I gained practical exposure to the fundamentals of talent acquisition, supporting the hiring lifecycle from sourcing to coordination. I worked closely with recruiters to understand role requirements, build quality pipelines, and ensure a smooth candidate experience while aligning with business hiring needs. - Hands-on experience in talent sourcing through job portals like Naukri, Indeed, and LinkedIn - Screened resumes and assessed candidate fit based on role requirements - Conducted initial candidate coordination and interview scheduling - Gained exposure to end-to-end hiring workflows and candidate experience management

Education

HR Management Course, Human Resources Management and Services

Career ninja

20242024
Sister Nivedita University

B.sc Psychology (H), Natural Sciences

Sister Nivedita University

20213 yrs2024

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Headline

Talent Acquisition & Employee Engagement Specialist | Hiring Strategy | Stakeholder Management | People-Centric HR

About

I believe HR is most impactful when it serves as a strategic partner in driving both business success and employee growth. With 3+ years of experience across People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, and HR Strategy, I have worked closely with leaders to build efficient people processes, enhance employee experiences, and support workforce growth. My experience includes recruitment, onboarding, stakeholder management, employee engagement, and process improvement initiatives that align people strategies with business objectives. I am passionate about creating workplaces where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to perform at their best. By combining operational excellence with a people-first approach, I strive to build strong cultures, improve employee experiences, and contribute to sustainable organizational growth.

Location

Kolkata

Work experience

Human Resources Specialist at Academy of Vedic Vidya, Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, - Collaborated strategically with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive workforce planning aligned with business growth objectives, shifting focus from volume-based hiring to capability-driven talent acquisition. - Spearheaded employee engagement and retention initiatives by enhancing onboarding frameworks, introducing structured engagement programs, and cultivating a high-performance, people-centric culture. - Contributed to organizational scalability by supporting the development and implementation of HR policies, strengthening governance, streamlining processes, and elevating overall employee experience.

Talent Acquisition Executive at Academy of Vedic Vidya, Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 · 6 mos, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, I design and implement effective recruitment strategies to meet business goals. - Fueled 200% growth in the Sales function by scaling the team from 20 to 60 high-impact employees, directly enabling accelerated revenue and market expansion. - Delivered consistent hiring of top-performing talent across senior, mid-level, and junior roles—including AVP – Digital Marketing, Department Heads, Managers, Individual Contributors, and entry-level positions—building robust, future-ready talent pipelines that ensured organizational depth, continuity, and sustained business growth.

HR Recruiter at Webvio Technologies Private Limited, Jun 2024 - Jan 2025 · 8 mos, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Leveraging expertise in strategic recruitment and employee engagement to drive business success: - End-to-End Recruitment Management: Spearheading the entire recruitment lifecycle, from crafting compelling job postings to ensuring seamless onboarding experiences. - Talent Pipeline Development: Identifying, attracting, and nurturing top talent to meet current and future business needs. - Data-Driven Recruitment Strategies: Utilizing metrics and insights to inform recruitment decisions, optimize processes, and enhance candidate quality. - Employee Engagement & Retention: Developing and implementing strategies to boost employee morale, motivation, and job satisfaction, reducing turnover and enhancing overall well-being.

Human Resources Management at TopTrove Foundation, Feb 2024 - Apr 2024 · 3 mos, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, During my HR internship, I gained practical exposure to the fundamentals of talent acquisition, supporting the hiring lifecycle from sourcing to coordination. I worked closely with recruiters to understand role requirements, build quality pipelines, and ensure a smooth candidate experience while aligning with business hiring needs. - Hands-on experience in talent sourcing through job portals like Naukri, Indeed, and LinkedIn - Screened resumes and assessed candidate fit based on role requirements - Conducted initial candidate coordination and interview scheduling - Gained exposure to end-to-end hiring workflows and candidate experience management

Education

HR Management Course, Human Resources Management and Services, Career ninja

B.sc Psychology (H), Natural Sciences, Sister Nivedita University